The symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma (mesothelioma cancer that affects the lung lining) are as follows:

Pain in the chest

Shortness of breath

Pain in the lower back

Fluid surrounding the lung (pleural effusion)

A persistent cough

Coughing up blood

Difficulty swallowing

Hoarseness

Wheezing

Fatigue

Weight loss

Persistent fever

Excessive sweating

Swelling of the face and arms

Muscle weakness

Sensory loss

In the early stages symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are usually quite mild. Chest pain and shortness of breath are usually the most common symptoms of this type of mesothelioma. These two symptoms are the result of the build up of fluid in the pleura. Approximately 60% of the individuals report pain in the lower back. The other symptoms are usually reported by a lower number of individuals.